Little women spotlight 10

Louisa May Alcott

Read ex.1 p. 16 Remember as much as you can about the author!

Find a mistake and say correctly

• … was born in 1888.
• … grew up in a rich family in London, England.
• … was one of four brothers.
• … is best known for her books for adults mostly, especially “ Old Men”.
• This novel reflects her father’s life and experiences.
• The book is about loves and lives of 4 young brothers during American Civil War.
• Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy live with their Dad while their Mom is away at war.

Listen to the story and be ready to answer the questions from ex.3 p. 16.

Find the synonyms (highlighted words)

• interrupted
• loose/flowing
• strong
• moving her body
• old and useless
• growing fast
• arms and legs
• not thin
• cheered up
• talking

• cut in
• fly away
• decisive
• carrying herself
• worn out
• rapidly shooting up
• limbs
• plump
• brightened
• lecturing

Translate using new words:

• Он прервал меня гневными словами .
• «Сумерки» – известное стихотворение Байрона.
• Снегурочка – внучка Деда Мороза.
• Мои тапочки очень изношены .
• Приятная атмосфера домашнего уюта наполнила дом перед Рождеством.

Match the underlined parts with the explanation below:

• Who is very polite
• Leaving it
• She rarely lost

• Mindful of her manners
• Venturing out
• Which were very much in her way
• A regular snow-maiden

• A typical pale beauty
• Bothered her/made her feel awkward
• Quite a few paintings

• Was seldom disturbed

• A good picture or two

Form compound adjectives:

• Baby face
• Blue eyes
• Short legs
• Stiff neck
• Broad shoulders
• Kind heart
• Sharp tongue
• Wide eyes
• Cold heart

• Dark hair – dark-haired

What /who was it said about?

• Shy manner
• Timid
• Peaceful expression
• Miss Tranquility

• Sharp & Comical
• Fierce, Funny And Thoughtful
• Bundled In A Net

• The youngest
• Pale and slender
• Curling hair

• Knitting in twilight
• Crackled within
• Faded
• Bloomed
• Plain
• Home-peace

• The eldest
• Plump
• Vain
• Soft brown